Christmas may be a month behind us, but
with photos from around the benefice hitting
our inbox we felt one last hurrah was in order.
I for one was particularly taken by our church
tower’s very special decoration - thanks to
Rev'd Barrie's ingenuity, St Peter's Church in
Blaxhall became the latest in the Benefice to
be adorned with a star over Christmas and
Epiphany. The star survived the bad weather
and was a persistent beacon of hope visible
from afar.

Also inside, Barrie’s final letter and news
on the new Benefice Ministry Team.
As night fell Blaxhall’s guiding star became ever more impressive

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Life on Snape Marshes

News from The Alde River Benefice Ministry Team
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Flooding in Snape and Surrounding Areas 6 December 2013
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It's been a very un-winter like winter so far, but one that has
been marked by the biggest tide surge the East Coast has
seen for 60 years. Aside from the direct effect on the
unfortunate people whose homes and businesses have been
affected, the event will inevitably have a bearing on wildlife.

As everyone may already know, The Rev. Barrie Slatter will
be ending his term of office as Rector and will be retiring
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from the Benefice on 6 February. We now enter a period of
Interregnum when the process begins to find a new Rector.
The Benefice phone number 01728 603180 will remain as
the contact number for any requests regarding information
or help that the churches and ministers at Great Glemham,
Little Glemham, Benhall, Farnham and Stratford, Blaxhall,
Snape and Sternfield can give. Please use this number as you
would do when Barrie was working from the Rectory. We
will be carrying on as normal and working together as a team
to keep things running smoothly until a new minister is
appointed to the Benefice. Services at all of our churches
will continue as usual.

At the height of the floods, Snape Marshes was under five
feet of water, which took well over a week to go down.
Although the river wall was not breached, it was
overtopped by the water surge. Much of the new path has
been washed away and the clay bank deeply scoured. We
do though count ourselves lucky that Snape Marshes has
not gone the way of nearby Hazlewood Marshes. There,
the floods breached the sea defences so badly that the
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reserve is unlikely to continue as a freshwater grazing On Sunday 9 February at 11am at Great Glemham
marsh, which is very sad considering the amount of work Church there will be a Benefice Farewell Service for
Barrie and Susan. This will be an opportunity for people
that has gone into improving it as a wildlife habitat.
throughout the Alde River Benefice to show our thanks
It's hard to say what impact the salt content of the water and appreciation to them both. Please come along, enjoy
will have on Snape Marshes reserve. Reeds clearly are salt the service and give them a great send off!
resistant and grass can tolerate salt to a degree. We will
though have to wait and see what happens to the other flora There will be regular monthly updates in Ebb and Flow
when the seasonal marsh flowers appear in the spring and regarding all events and developments throughout the
summer. Marsh marigolds or kingcups have spread on the Benefice.
marsh quite considerably over the past few years and we
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It's been quite a lean time for those of us who like to see the
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a first for the reserve. Great to see, although unfortunate
for the meadow pipit that it had caught. We also saw
recently a stonechat - not a rare bird, but one that we hadn't
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So all in all it's not been all bad news for wildlife and we're
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Cuttings from the Walled Garden: Jim Mountain
The Walled Garden
The nursery remained closed from a few days before
Christmas until the middle of January. For the past two
years, the break had coincided with spells of freezing
weather. This year it has been mild and sunny and there
was a long list of jobs needing to be done at home whilst
waiting for mobile phone text messages indicating the
presence of a rare bird which must be seen or
photographed. A text reporting two scaup at East Lane on
the irrigation lagoons took us out and the stiff breeze on
arrival turned into gale force winds. We spent an hour
sorting out subtle characteristics that differentiate Tufted
Ducks from Scaup. The howling wind and choppy water
surface made this difficult, but persistence in identifying
important detail means that you learn and the more you
know, the more you see.
Our yew hedge at home, while thick and green in the
middle, has not been clipped. I borrowed various hedge
trimmers from work and set about getting it into shape.
The longer I did this, the greater I appreciated Simon who
cuts the nursery hedges with a better eye than I have. Not
only is there a certain technical skill required, but some
muscle as well. Within the hedge and nearby were thick
suckers of bamboo which, after chopping out some root,
could be removed. The bamboo, Phyllostachys
bambusoides 'Holochrysa' forms a 15 foot high clump of
hard, shiny ochre coloured stems with a diameter of 2ins. It
spreads, and one of the suckers was 27ft from the parent.
Its redeeming features outweigh its invasiveness as it

as it provided a safe night-time roost for up to 100
goldfinches during the cold of last winter. By the time I had
finished dealing with it I felt my efforts nearly equivalent to
those of my predecessor at the nursery, Jimmy Frazer, who
said he dug over part of the walled garden on Boxing Day in
order to work off the excesses of his Christmas dinner.
A plant I have yet to tackle in the garden is Berberis
julianae, an extremely prickly evergreen with glossy
leaves. This plant can be a real deterrent for intruders and
nothing beats it, not even barbed wire. Long-tailed tits
safely nest within it and the blackbird eats the black grape
coloured fruits which follow the golden flowers in spring.
Jim Mountain

Local History
Changing Face of Traffic
Following our photo of the old Snape bridge published last
month weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve received the following, most interesting
email from Lord Cranbrook;
The narrow, hump-backed bridge at Snape was a traffic
hazard and undoubtedly inadequate for modern traffic
flow. None the less, on historical and aesthetic grounds,
my late father opposed its removal and argued for a
replacement to be built alongside, as had been done in
other cases to preserve historically or monumentally
important bridges. When his cause was lost, he bought a
load of the coping stones that show prominently in the
photograph in No. 93 (Jan. 2014). Some he placed
alongside his drive at Red House Farm, where they still
stand. I piled a few of the remainder in the garden, as fun
for our (then) small children who clambered over and
crawled under the heap. Others have been used as
marking stones in the family cemetery. On her mother's,
my late aunt Anne caused an epigraph to be carved that is
incomprehensible to anyone not knowing this story, but
significant in context. It reads: "Stones from old Snape
Bridge"
Cranbrook
Great Glemham House
Staying with the theme of increasing traffic becoming a
problem, I thought these two (right) photos of (1940s?)
Little Glemham were interesting, if for no other reason,
than the glaringly empty road!

Snape News
Happy New Year from Snape Village Hall
We began the New Year by decorating the front exterior of
the hall with 2 beautiful hanging baskets filled with
pansies and ivy generously donated by Ladybird Nursery.
Many thanks to Bob and the team and to Janet and Peter
Bunn for putting them up and agreeing to look after them!
The first coffee morning of the New Year went off with a
bang, and this also involved Tim's head! Thank you to
everyone who helped make the morning such a success in
the absence of the organiser and for all the phone calls and
support for Tim whom I am glad to say is fine now!
The morning raised another £110 for the refurbishment
fund, on top of which we had a generous donation of £70
from the 'Grumpy Old Men' (long may they be grumpy if
they continue to support the village hall!) and £30 from a
generous benefactor. We are very grateful to you all.
Thank you to everyone who attended. We look forward to
seeing you all at next month's coffee morning on 13th
February at the later time of 10.30am.
January is clearly the month for fantastic donations as the
Carol Singers, who were out in some awful weather in
December, have donated £155 to the Village Hall from
their collection. Much appreciated. Our thanks must go to
Maggie and Chris Scott for all their hard work in
organising the event. It really helped us to get in the
Christmas spirit.
The next management committee meeting will be held on
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Monday 20 January 2014 when we will be planning the
timetable of events for the year. We are hoping to submit
this for publication in February ready for the March
edition of Ebb n Flow. In addition to this we will be
prioritising the refurbishment and will provide an update
on this too. The heating will be high on the agenda I am
sure.
Don't forget the 60's night on Feb 1st at 8pm. (Doors/bar
open at 7.30pm) It should be fun and you can dress up if

open at 7.30pm) It should be fun and you can dress up if
you like and really get in the swing of things! We look
forward to seeing you there.
We are also collecting bric-a-brac to sell at future coffee
mornings. We still have lots of books for sale but would
welcome any unwanted Christmas presents or other items
which may be lurking in your cupboards. Every little
helps! Please contact Caroline Beach on 01728 689136
who would be happy to collect

CRAFT FAIR
Free entry
Snape Village Hall
Saturday 1st March
10am to 3pm
Refreshments available
Proceeds to Snape Primary School

Snape Carol Singing 2013
Another year of carol-singing around Snape is
completed…. But what a contrast in the weather! The last
two years have seen snowy seasonal evenings but this year
was mild and wet. Up to nine stalwarts braved the rain
each evening. It was all worth while as we raised £625.00
over the four nights! £315 has been sent to the Teenage
Cancer Trust (East Anglia), and £155 has been sent to both
the Village Hall and the Playing Fields Committee.
Thank you to those who opened their doors and invited us
in to warm us up with seasonal sustenance, and a big thank
you to the singers, many who came out on three or all four
evenings. This event could not have happened without
your support, well done!

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Dear Friends,
This is my last letter to before I leave the Benefice on the 9th February after ten and a quarter years. As I write we are in
the process of packing and sorting the accumulation of all those years and in reality many years before that. Sorting can
be a euphemism because in reality it means dividing things into two categories things to keep and things to throw away.
As we all know as soon as you throw something away you will find you need it, so maybe better to keep it ! (Don't tell
Susan but when I took some bin bags full of clothes that she had put out to the tip at Leiston, - these were the lowest
category of clothes as the better ones had gone to charity shops - , as I fed them into the appropriate bin at the bottom of
the bag was my Fathers Duffle Coat – not fashionable, I agree but they never wear out! Worse, however, was a
sheepskin jacket, not only was this not warn out- well only slightly. This jacket which dates from the early '60's was the
first non-school uniform coat I ever had and marked an important turning point in my life. I was probably wearing it
when I first set eyes on a very young Susan. So how could it be consigned to the bin ? Safely retrieved I shall look
forward to wearing both in retirement – even though I have not worn either all the time we have been here. But hey
fashions change.!
So what memories to keep and take away and what to throw away ? Being in the Benefice has been exciting and it has
been encouraging to see the different parishes increasingly come together. The faithful worship week by week is good. I
hade the privilege of being involved in the lives of so many people at important times in their lives; children born and
baptised, confirmation candidates of all ages, couples preparing for marriage and then at the other end of life's spectrum
sickness and death. It has been a joy to be the recipient of so much love and affection.
What to throw away ? Those moments of hurt from a very few people, some intended and other just accidental. These,
like all such moments, are best discarded, as to dwell on them just eats away at you.
John Henry Newman wrote the following which sums things up very well:All below heaven changes
Spring
Summer
Autumn
each has its turn
The fortunes of the world change
what was high lies low;
what was low, lie high
Riches take wing and flee,
bereavements happen
Friends become enemies
and enemies friends
Our wishes, aims and plans change.

There is nothing stable,
but you, O my God !
And you are the centre and life of all
who change,
who trust you as their Father,
who look to you
and are content to put themselves into your hands.

As you can see from elsewhere in Ebb & Flow you have a strong Ministry Team which will support you during the
interregnum so that it does not feel that I am abanding you but please do give them the support and encouragement that
you have given me. Finally, thank you Susan for all your love and support.
God bless you all now and in the years to come
Barrie

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Age UK Suffolk and Suffolk Family Carers

Snape W.I. - January Meeting

Are you a Family Carer for someone with memory loss?
Would you and the person you care for like to have a day
out to enjoy yourselves?
Age UK Suffolk, supported by Suffolk Family Carers will
beholding a 'Day Out' once a month at the Forget-Me-Not
Clubs. Come along to eat, chat and be entertained.
Transport may be available for those that need it.
There are now two regular venues, one in Aldeburgh, on
the last Monday in the month, and one in Framlingham, on
the last Thursday in the month.
The next events are: Aldeburgh, on Monday, 24th
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February, 2014, and Framlingham, on Thursday, 27
February, 2014.
For more information call: Vicky Hutchinson (Local
Carers Link Worker) at Age UK Suffolk on 01473 353055
/ 07841 460379 or Sheena Fisher (Age UK Local Link) on
01728 602857.

Snape W.I.'s January meeting took the form of a soup and
a roll fundraiser. The delicious soups were made by
members of the committee and raised ÂŁ60.00 - a great
start to this year's fundraising activities.

Blaxhall Allotments
Having an allotment is a healthy productive hobby that can
improve your general health and lower your stress levels.
Growing your own fruit and vegetables means you get
really fresh, tasty seasonal produce. Growing your own
also means you are doing your bit for the environment helping to reduce food miles and pollution from the
transport and packaging of shop-bought food.
If you are interested in renting an allotment in Blaxhall or
would like to share one we can put you on the waiting list
and will contact you as soon as one becomes available
(although this may be a year). The waiting list is always
open.

After lunch we welcomed Antony Mustchin from
Archaeological Solutions. As a result of the new
housing development on Church Road, county
archaeologists were given access to the site before
building commenced. A number of exploratory trenches
were dug and evidence of Iron Age, Romano-British and
Anglo-Saxon settlements were found. However,
habitation was not continuous throughout the three
periods.
For the Iron Age settlement, evidence was found in the
form of barley and wheat residues as well as some
pottery fragments.
The Romano-British settlement was dated to the first
century AD, probably not long after the initial invasion
in AD 43. There were possible structural remains, a
Roman fire pit containing mostly oak and with an almost
intact pottery bowl (the missing fragment of which was
found on a different part of the site). There was also a
double-flue Roman kiln containing seven kilograms of
pottery fragments, all utilitarian ware. There was no
evidence of a high status residence although Antony
seemed to think that there might have been one nearby.

The Anglo-Saxon settlement was dated to the early to
mid period and showed evidence of post-built structures,
one of rectangular shape and some smaller ones, but no
Please contact
building remains. The buildings seem to have had
Margaret Grenham, Blaxhall Allotment Secretary
sunken
floors, which may have been used for storage.
Telephone 01728 688611
There was also evidence of burnt flint pits, all with
imported flint (as it is not normally found in Suffolk).
Suffolk Wildlife Trust Talk
These
pits are a bit of a mystery, as flint explodes when
On Wednesday 12th February at 7.30pm at the Leiston combusted!
United Church Hall there will be a talk by Patrick Barker
for Suffolk Wildlife Trust entitled 'Farming With Wildlife Anthony's talk was extremely interesting and personal to
In Mind'. Entry is ÂŁ2.50 and is open to all.
many of us who live in the area. He also brought with
him some of the archaeological findings which were
absolutely fascinating. Our thanks to Antony who was a
very engaging speaker. Also to Brian Boulton who very
kindly provided technical assistance.
Our next meeting is on Wednesday 5th February, at the
usual time of 7:30 pm, when garden designer, Xa
Tollemache, will be talking to us about her work and in
particular the garden she has created at her home at
Helmingham Hall.

While the weather outside might suggest otherwise, we are
now well into winter. And what better way to get warm
after walking the dog or tidying-up in the garden then a
hearty bowl of soup. Soup is the ultimate comfort food,
particularly if you're feeling a bit below par. It's also easy
to make, delicious and nutritious and, even more
important in these times of economic austerity, very cheap
to make. It's a great way of using up all the vegetables that
have been lurking at the back of the fridge or larder, or you
can use leftovers from the night before. Alternatively,
with just a few basic ingredients you can create something
special for friends. Some of the ladies from Snape W.I.
have kindly donated the following tried and test recipes for
you to enjoy.

Method
Melt the butter in a pan. Add the leeks and carrots and
cook gently over a low heat, covered, for approximately 10
minutes until soft but not browned. Add the potatoes,
stock or water, salt and pepper, a teaspoon of sugar.
Cover again and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the potato
is completely cooked. Cool slightly then put through the
blender. Return the soup to the pan, taste for seasoning.
To serve re-heat and add the cream, and parsley or
chervil.

Sandra's Mother's Scottish Lentil Soup
Many good soup recipes are the result of thrifty cooks
making use of all the leftovers. If you're cooking up a ham
over the weekend then this is the perfect recipe for a Monday
night supper as it uses the water in which you boiled the
ham. The cut does not matter - from a cheap hock to
expensive gammon. What is essential is that you save the
water as it is the stock for your soup. This makes a large pan.
Ham stock
Add lentils - approx. 350g (soaked overnight if
necessary nowadays)
Add chopped onion (2 large) and carrots (3 or 4 large)
and if you wish some chopped potatoes.
Bring to boil and simmer until thickened and the lentils
are cooked.
Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste plus
a very good dash of Lea and Perrins.
This can be put through a blender to give a creamy
consistency but it is not absolutely necessary.
Add some chopped ham if there is any left over.

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Eezee Reader

Help to keep warm this winter

Gt Glemham School Trust has an 'Eezee Reader' available
for anyone who would like an aid to help them read small
print. It is connected to a spare channel on a television set,
then a hand held scanner is moved over whatever needs to
be read and the image is magnified and comes up on the
television screen. It enlarges handwriting, newsprint etc.
It is a small, compact piece of equipment and if you would
like to try this reading aid – or if you know of anyone who
might like to use it - please contact Nicola Redman on
01728 663304.

Winter weather can create serious financial and physical
challenges, especially for the elderly, disabled people and
families with young children struggling to keep warm in
their homes. Last year, there were more than 350 excess
winter deaths in Suffolk, believed to be connected with the
cold weather.
Free help and advice is at hand.

Suffolk's Warm Homes Healthy People scheme offers
support to those most in need.
The scheme can help home owners or tenants who privately
Apology
rent and are on a low income or in receipt of a means tested
In January's Ebb and Flow the text used to set the scene for benefit. The scheme also takes into account age, disability
the flooding in Snape was written by Janet Harber of and cold related health conditions.
Sudbourne . We neglected to give a credit to the author of
that original information and apologise for this. We would If you're struggling to keep warm or are worried about the
like to thank Janet for her account of this tidal surge which cost of heating your home, you could get help with:
was so devastating for many Snape residents and which
helped to put the rest of our article – both prose and ·
Emergency boiler and heating repair costs
photographs – into a greater context.
·
Winter fuel payments

Temporary loan of heaters
We are having one of our popular Quiz Nights at the ·
Riverside Centre on Saturday 8 February starting at
7.30pm. Everyone is welcome, please come and join us People with vulnerable relatives or neighbours are also
urged to help them find out more about the support available.
for an evening that will test your wits.
Eligibility criteria apply. For more information, call Warm
Homes Healthy People helpline on 08456 037 686 (Local
rate, lines open Monday-Friday, 9 - 5pm).
Warm Home Discount Scheme
Did you know that electricity suppliers can award eligible
customers with a £135 Warm Home Discount? Receiving
this discount won’t affect your cold weather or winter fuel
payment. To find out more, contact your energy supplier
direct.
Please keep warm this winter.

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Enhanced Ministry Team Set To Hold The Fort

With the retirement of the Rector, Barrie, the Benefice moves into an interregnum until a new incumbent is
appointed. The Benefice is fortunate to have a strong Ministry Team, now joined by retired priests Revd Canon
Derrick Stiff and Revd Christine Brooks.
The full team shown above now comprise ( Back row) Revd Christine Brooks, Revd. Prebendary Derek Johnson,
Dr Martin Simmonds, Revd Canon Derrick Stiff.
(Front Row) Revd Nigella Youngs-Dunnett , Mrs Ann Boulter (Benefice Administrator) Mrs Shirley Leeks and Mrs
Ann Newman.
Not in the picture but shown separately are Mrs Isabel Dalziel and
Revd Celia Cook;
Revd Celia Cook, who was until recently the Curate in Aldeburgh,
will have oversight of the Benefice but only for a few weeks until
she takes up her new appointment in Essex.
The strength of the Ministry Team means that the pattern of
services in the Benefice will continue unchanged. Ann Boulter
has been appointed by the Churchwardens to be the Benefice Administrator and it will be her voice you will hear
if you telephone the Rectory on 603180. The full contact details of all the Ministry Team is set out in this month's
Supplement..

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want to make the batter matter and raise £25,000 from
everyone holding suppers. Last year we raised
The British Legion Training Band did a fantastic job of £12,500from the suppers.
getting us all in the mood for Christmas. Now it is the turn
of the Tutti Swing Band and the Tutti Folk Band (aged 9- The money raised from the suppers will help the Spinal
15) who are coming to Blaxhall for the first time to help us Injuries Association offer support to individuals who
shake off those winter blues and literally swing into become paralysed and their families, from the moment a
Spring!
spinal injury occurs, and for the rest of their lives by
Spotted by our talent scout Robin Graham at a New Year providing services and publications which enable and
Concert, they were quickly signed up and, lured by the encourage paralysed people to rebuild lives after spinal
promise of the famous Blaxhall teas, agreed to give us a cord injury.
concert in our very own Village Hall! What Luck!
They will be performing tunes old and new to suit all ages, Every year in the UK over 1,000 people experience a
so come along and get with the beat…………You know spinal cord injury and there are an estimated 40,000 spinal
cord injured people in the UK alone.
you want to……………………!

Community Fundraising Manager, Elizabeth Wright,
says, “The Fish and Chip Supper is a wonderful
opportunity for a great evening with friends and family.
We are also encouraging people who work to hold a Fish
and Chip Lunch in their work places to raise even more
funds. You may be even a local community group wanting
to run a fun evening with your group.

Hold a Fish and Chip Supper to Help Spinal Cord
For more information or request a fundraising pack call
Injured People Rebuild Lives After Injury
Elizabeth Wright on 0845 071 4350 or e m a i l
Great British Fish and Chip Supper – Friday 16th May 2014

You can hold a fish and chip supper in your own home, at
work or hold a larger supper at your local community
centre.
SIA will provide a fundraising pack containing hints and
tips, recipes, invitations and donation envelopes. By
inviting 8 friends and asking them to donate an additional
£5.00 means you will raise at least £40.00 from your
supper but we will also give you additional fundraising
ideas to raise even more money for SIA.
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News
The Royal British Legion (TRBL) – Snape and For more information about The Royal British Legion,
visit www.britishlegion.org.uk
Farnham Branch
January Meeting
We had a lively first meeting of the New Year and
concentrated on the following matters:Glemham Hall Carols and Lessons:
Our Treasurer was delighted to report a profit of over
£1,050 for this very popular annual event. Once again, The
Branch would like to thank all those who attended and
contributed so generously. This amount will go towards
our contribution for the POPPY APPEAL.
East Anglian Daily Times and TRBL 'Shoulder to
Shoulder' Campaign:
In recent editions of The East Anglian Times, Kate
Williams, TRBL's area manager for East Anglia and
Essex, explained how donations can help former and
active servicemen and women. They receive many
requests for assistance in Suffolk and north Essex every
day, ranging from Second World War veterans who need a
new cooker or fridge to young Service leavers who require
adaptations to their home after injury on when on
operation. The most common items needed relate to
mobility needs and helping people to remain independent,
such as mobility scooters, care alarms and grab rails. They
are seeing younger ex-servicemen and women who need
items such as level access showers, stairlifts and mobility
vehicles.

Womens Fellowship
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There was no meeting in January. At the next meeting on
Tuesday 4th February we will be welcoming a
representative from Aldeburgh Cottage Hospital. They
will be giving us a talk about the Hospital and their work
and collecting the cheque for the funds raised for their
charity. Don't forget to bring along your annual
subscription of £8.

Alde Valley Luncheon Club
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We were pleased that so many of our members attended
the January lunch. It was Barrie and Susan's last time at
the Club, but of course they are welcome to attend any time
they are in the area!
At our lunch on February 11th we shall be serving
braised steak with new potatoes and seasonal vegetables
followed by fruit salad and cream.
If you have any queries regarding the Club, please
contact Brigid on 602030.

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and Soft Furnishings

ŸLast year, TRBL helped 1,000 people in Suffolk and

North Essex.
ŸThey spent a total of £430,000.
ŸThe beneficiaries ranged in age from 22 to 90.
ŸThey also support the families of the servicemen and
women.
Our next meeting is at The Benhall Club on Monday 3rd
February 2014 at 7.30 pm.
Lifts can be arranged if required.
For more details on any of the above please contact:
David Mincher (Chairman): 01728 747066 or Alan
Edwards (Secretary): 01728 688502.

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Cushion Service, Bring us your old cushions for
replacement or re-stuffing, Foam, Feather and
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New Foams, Get any size/grade of Foam cut to
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Repair Service, Rebuttoning, Seat, Web and
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Bespoke Chairs, Stools and Sofas made for your
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All Commercial work undertaken, Public Houses,
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You can always send us a picture, with a brief
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News
Benhall Daffodil Show
The annual Benhall Daffodil Show will take place on
Saturday 22nd March. Lunches will be served and we will
have stalls to browse and buy from. If you are able to help
by donating to or manning a stall or by serving or
providing food for the lunches or in any other way then
please contact either Carolyn Glennon on 605761 or June
Sampson on 602320. More details will follow in the
March edition of Ebb and Flow.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (12A)
Friday 14th February in
Great Glemham Village Hall IP17 2DN
This light-hearted comedy with its star-studded cast
including Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson,
Maggie Smith, Penelope Wilton, Ronald Pickup, Celia
Imrie and Dev Patel was a great hit with audiences in
the cinema when it was released in 2012 and should
prove a popular choice in the village hall.
Seven British retirees travel to Jaipur in India to take up
residence in what they believe is a luxurious hotel.
Rather more run-down than advertised, the Marigold
Hotel, together with its young, exuberant and everoptimistic owner, as well as India itself, nevertheless
slowly begin to charm in unexpected ways.
A delightful heart-warming movie perfect for
Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day!
All welcome ~ doors open 7.15 pm ~
programme starts 7.45 ~ ÂŁ5 admission

93rd Birthday Celebrations
Marion Mountain made a special tea for her mother,
Eileen's 93rd birthday at The Walled Garden. A dozen
friends and family came to drink her health and enjoy a
splendid array of cakes.

Foodbank Update
It is now three months since the local Foodbank started in
the Saxmundham Deanery. The area covered is roughly
from Yoxford in the North to Marlesford in the south,
Aldeburgh in the East to Great Glemham in the west,
though we do go over the boundaries when requested.

Pasta sources
Rice
Rice pudding (Tinned)
Tinned vegetables
Tinned meat (stew/curry/ham/corned beef etc)
Tinned fish
The recipients are given a voucher by suitable bodies e.g. Tinned fruit
Health Visitors, Doctors, Social Workers, CAB etc. who Jams and marmalades
contact the Foodbank co-ordinators. They then contact a Biscuits
volunteer distributor who goes to the store in Leiston and
collects the food, which is packed for singles, doubles or We also need
families (enough for three days). The food is taken to the
recipient who hands over the voucher, which is returned to small packs of nappies
the co-ordinators.
formula milk
soap, shampoo
Since September 32 vouchers have been received and food female sanitory items
for 94 people given out (52 adults and 42 children). We razors
have had 1086kg donated and the average weight given to tin openers
each person is 8kg therefore the food donated has covered wipes, etc
those needs. However we really need more of the baby food
following:dog & cat food
loo rolls
Milk UHT (I/2 litre) or powdered
Sponge pudding (tinned)
We have enough of the following at present but are still
Fruit juice (Carton long life)
accepting
Instant mashed potato
Soup, cereals, tea bags, instant coffee, pasta, tooth
Tinned tomatoes
paste and brushes
Sugar (550g)
Snack bars (KitKat, Penguin, etc)
Items in italics indicate additional items we like to offer
Chocolate (Dairy milk small bar, etc)
which are not included in standard boxes.

Even cheaper rates for Long Term Hire
See our Website for Details or give us a call

Website: www.snapehire.co.uk
Email:
info@snapehire.co.uk

There are boxes for gifts of food in Blaxhall Church and
Youth Hostel, Great Glemham church, Saxmundham
church and their Coffee Shop 'At the Crossroads'
(mornings only)

Thank you for all you give.

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News
Calling All Singers……………………..

at one point in his life was a postman in Woodbridge, in
later life living in Battersea. James (Jim) Sawyer,
Come and help us give Barrie and Susan a good send-off William's son and Peter's father, learned to ring but rang
by joining together to lead the singing in a Benefice choir just one peal (at Woodbridge), whereas Peter has clocked
for their leaving service.
up almost 500!
CHOIR PRACTICE at 9.30am in GREAT GLEMHAM
CHURCH.
St Peter's Blaxhall 6 bells are not the easiest to ring since
SERVICE AT 11am.
they do not get used often and Peter Sawyer carried out
Contact Miranda Barclay on 01728 688750 for more some maintenance on them before the peal attempt. The
details.
ringing 'methods', exactly as used in 1913, were also not
the most straightforward, in particular 'New London
Centenary Peal rung at Blaxhall
Treble Bob' and 'Woodbine Delight Minor'; to which were
On Sunday 1st December 2013, a pleasant sunny day with added one 720 of 'Oxford Treble Bob' and two 720's each
almost no wind, the sound of St Peter's church bells drifted of 'Kent Treble Bob' and 'Plain Bob Minor'. The other
across the parish in the still air during the afternoon. In ringers were Patricia Hitchins, Janet House, David Brown,
church bell ringing terms it was an auspicious day since a Simon Smith and Ben Trent, and the peal was rung in the
band of 6 bell ringers from the Church of St Peter Mancroft name of the Norwich Diocesan Association. The 'Felsteadst
centenary peal on 1
in Norwich were attempting to replicate a peal rung in Database' of peals indicates that the
st
December
2013
was
only
the
31
peal
rung in Blaxhall
Blaxhall exactly 100 years previously. The 2013 attempt
rd
on 5040 'changes' (of bell sequences) in 7 'extents' (of 720 since the 1913 success and the 73 since 1900.
changes) involving 5 'methods' was successfully
completed in 2hrs and 41mins. Peter Sawyer, who with Bell ringers wanted! Anyone interested in joining a group
friends was trying to replicate the achievements of his to ring the bells across the Benefice please contact Mike
grandfather William James Sawyer, was particularly Cowling, 01728 689177,
pleased, having previously successfully replicated another mikecowling99@btinternet.com Training is available.
of his grandfather's 1913 ringing exploits on 10th May
Alde Valley Players Cabaret Night
1913 at Pettistree.
Wash away the February blues and come to the Alde Valley
Players themed cabaret night on Saturday 8th February at
7.00 for 7.30 at Gt Glemham Village Hall. Do come and
join in the fun for
40's FRIVOLITY! No Ration Books Required. Bring a
torch in case of black-out. 1940's dress optional.
Themed food and licensed bar. Tickets £7. To book tickets
or for further information please call Jacqui Churchman
603540 or Jill Pascoe 663699.

St Peter's Church, Blaxhall, Suffolk
St Peter's Church is in need of repair
- to the external walls and rendering to reduce
dampness
- to the base of the tower for structural reasons
Details of these repairs are shown on a display board in
the Church porch. The cost of this work is ~£30,000.
The PCC has agreed an initial £5,000 donation from
Three generations of 'ringing' Sawyers
existing funds and is considering ways of raising the
Although achieving a total of almost 100 peals (5 in required total.
Blaxhall in 1913), William James Sawyer only rang
another 5 after 1913. He was sent to the trenches in If you would like to contribute towards these
northern France during WW1 and suffered gas poisoning improvements please contact the Treasurer, Mrs Sheila
and shrapnel wounds but survived to the good age of 88, Scopes (01728 688178), to arrange to make a donation,
dying in 1966. William Sawyer resided in Tunstall and at preferably by the end of February as this will give the PCC
one point in his life was a postman in Woodbridge, in later a clearer view of future funding requirements. Gift Aid on
life living in Battersea. James (Jim) Sawyer, William's son donations is available to taxpayers.

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From the Registers
Baptisms

Contact Us

The baptism of Fearne Susan Cooney, daughter of
Stephen and Lucy Cooney took place at St Peter's Church,
Blaxhall on 22nd December, 2013.

If you wish to contact the Ebb and Flow team with
contributions, questions, letters, advertising enquiries, etc
please email editor@ebbnflow.org.uk. Please remember
we are a small team of volunteers so may not get back to
you immediately, but will try to do so within a few days.

The baptism of Isabella Claire Butler, daughter of John
Butler and Emily Peck took place at St Peter's Church,
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Blaxhall on 12 January, 2014.
The baptism of Charlotte Grace Butler, daughter of John
Butler and Emily Peck took place at St Peter's Church,
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Blaxhall on 12 January, 2014.

Funerals
The Funeral of Dorothea Rae Mary Stanley, “ Rae
Woodland”, aged 90, took place at the St John the Baptist
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Church, Snape on 3 January, 2014 followed by burial in
the churchyard .
The funeral of Kelvin Glenn Miller, aged 61, took place at
Seven Hills Crematorium on 7th January, 2014.
The Funeral of Ivy Selina Huddle aged 104, took place at
the St John the Baptist Church, Snape on 9th January
followed by burial at the Greenwood Burial Ground.
The Funeral of Betty Chambers aged 92, took place at the
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St Mary's Church, Benhall on 13 January, 2014 followed
by burial in the Benhall Cemetery.
The Funeral of Dennis Walter Chandler, “Spud”, aged
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71, took place at All Saints Church, Great Glemham on 21
January, 2014 followed by burial in the churchyard
The Funeral of Cyril Fernley James Green, aged 88, took
place at the St Mary's Church, Benhall on 21st January, 2014
followed by burial in the Benhall Cemetery

Quiz, Letters & Leftovers
I would like to put this letter of thanks into
your Ebb and Flow ...
BLAXHALL CHRISTMAS PARTY
We would all like to thank Graham, Naomi
and all for their hard work, fantastic food and
brilliant music at the Christmas Party. A good
time was had by all.
Linda Keeble

January Quiz - The Answers to how well do
you know the district ?
1) What family built Hurts Hall in Saxmundham ?
Long
2) In which country did they make their money ? Jamaica
3) Which future President of the USA stayed at Hurts Hall
?
4) In which “Hundred” is Blaxhall situated? Plomesgate
5) Which family built Glemham Hall ? The Glemhams
6) To which family did they sell Glemham Hall ? The Norths
7) The A12 when a Trunk Road joined London to where ?
Great Yarmouth
8) Who built Snape Maltings ? Newson Garrett
9) Where did the Snape Maltings Branch Line join the East
Suffolk Line ? Farnham
10) Who built Glemham House ? The Duke of Hamilton
11) What was the name of the Public House in Farnham ?
The George
12) Who ran the horse slaughter house in Sternfield /
Wisby

February Quiz – Name the hymn/song to which
these lyrics belong
1) “Be thou still my strength and shield”
2) “Send forth your word, Lord, and let there be light”
3) “My hope to follow duly is in thy strength alone”
4)”All is calm, all is bright”
5) “I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder”
6)”Father-like he tends and spares us”
7)”Take from our souls the strain and stress”
8) “There in the garden of tears, my heavy load he chose to
bear
9) “No foes shall stay his might, though he with giants fight”
10) “Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden”
11) “Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise”
12) “How awesome is the sight, our radiant king of light”
13) “Through many dangers, toils and snares”
14) “The ripe fruits in the garden, he made them every one”
15) “I need thy presence every passing hour”
16)”No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in Him, is
mine”
17)”I'd thank you, Lord, for my fuzzy wuzzy hair”
18) “Hymns of praise then let us sing; Hallelujah!”
19) “My head thou dost with oil anoint”
20)”Cast out our sin, and enter in, be born in us today”

13) What was the name of the public house next to the
garage in Stratford St Andrew ? The Black Swan
14) Which benefactor of an American college which bears his
name is commemorated in Lt Glemham Church ? Elihu Yale
15) After which local village does the Suffragan of this
Diocese take his title ? Dunwich
16) What type of nuclear reactor was Sizewell A ?
Magnox
17) What is the river that is crossed by the ford at Benhall ?
The Fromus
18) What originally happened at Moore's Yard ? Haulage
Depot
19) Who originally operated from the industrial site at
Farnham ? Hubert Heffer
20) Who built the East Suffolk Railway? Morton Peto

Blaxhall Community Coffee morning
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On 7 January some of the BCC regulars welcomed in the New Year with a delicious full English cooked breakfast and
much more.
Then it was off to the YHA lounge for more coffee and cakes, for those who had any space left, and to share news
and views with others who joined us there. We meet in February at the regular time, 10.30am, and will be
discussing a lunch gathering in the YHA in March. This will probably be held on Shrove Tuesday, 4th March, no doubt
followed by coffee, chocolates and other sweet things, in the comfort of the lounge. Further details will be made
available nearer the time but why not make a note of the date now.